Celery Seed (Apium graveloens)

Throughout much of history, Celery seed has been used primarily for spleen and liver diseases, digestion, viral infections such as colds, arthritis, rheumatism, muscle spasms and is an excellent herb for gout sufferers! Today, Celery Seed extracts are used as a diuretic, increasing urine output to help rid the body of excess water. Its exceptional diuretic action not only promotes the flow of urine and uric acid excretions from the kidneys, helping to flush kidney stones and gravel, but its antiseptic properties ease urinary inflammation and benefit the overall health of the urinary tract. Studies suggest that Celery Seed extracts may help lower blood pressure and cholesterol, as well as protect the liver from damaging substances such as pain relievers containing acetaminophen. Its diuretic properties help to rid the body of excess water through increased urine flow, including the release of fluid surrounding the heart, which helps to reduce the heart's workload. Preliminary studies also show that Celery Seed may help prevent the formation of cancerous tumors in animals. A compound of Celery Seed, limonene, acts as a mild tranquilizer and has been considered a potent herb against anxiety and insomnia. It is useful for strengthening the muscles of the uterus and has been used to increase menstrual flow and to increase sexual desire. Studies have also shown that Celery Seed tincture acts as a natural mosquito repellent.

Celery Seed is considered to be quite beneficial for easing the discomfort and degeneration of the body joints frequently associated with age. Celery Seed is a traditional diuretic and a blood cleanser that is well-suited for treating rheumatism. Its inclusion in arthritic blends in modern tradition has been repeatedly proven to be effective in clinical trials. This herbal tincture can help to ease the joint discomfort that occurs due to inflammation and is, in fact, used for the relief of symptoms of conditions such as, arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. This herbal remedy is most often taken for the maintenance of healthy joints. Celery seed extracts may also be effective at reducing the pain associated with fibromyalgia.

Celery seeds are considered to be a rich source of the mineral calcium, which is necessary for maintaining healthy bones and teeth. It is particularly important for children to receive adequate amounts of calcium, as their bones are developing rapidly. Calcium is required for proper muscle contractions. Inadequate intake of calcium in earlier years can lead to osteoporosis in later life.

This herb is especially good for gout, where excess uric acid crystals collect in the joints. If you suffer from gout then you may want to try a Celery Seed gout remedy. This herbal medicine has so many benefits for the urinary system and will help remove uric acid from your body more effectively. This minimizes the presence of gout crystals and the resulting pain and inflammation. Several chemicals in Celery Seed block inflammation and relieve pain. Other chemicals contained in Celery Seed extract are anti-bacterial, which help to wash away bacteria and the minerals that cause kidney stones, gravel and bladder stones.

Celery Seed contains several substances including volatile oils, flavonoids, with antioxidant effects that may protect the cells from damage, coumarins that help to thin out the blood and linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid. The combination of these active ingredients can help lower both blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels. The stabilization of these two conditions is very beneficial to heart health. The herbal extract may also relieve angina pain in some people.

Celery seed has an antiseptic property that makes it useful for the health of the urinary tract and a diuretic action that helps reduce water retention. Excess water retention makes it much harder for your organs to function, including your heart and can cause uncomfortable bloating. It has been shown to possess insulin-like activity that may suppress adrenaline hyperglycemia. These findings, taken together, suggest that this lowly herb, if taken regularly, can promote a certain degree of health, especially for the vital organs of the body, the glands, the heart, and nerves.

Natural diuretics, like Celery Seed tincture, can cause weight loss by forcing the body to shed excess water. However, the weight loss will not be permanent. Diuretic-induced weight loss only removes water weight, not fat stores. Another benefit to this herbal extract is that in addition to helping shed pounds during the time of your period, celery seed can actually stimulate uterine contractions that can help bring on menstruation and reduce the pain and bloating while shedding water weight pounds.

Researchers have found the use of this herb may reduce the risk of ovarian cancer by twenty percent in a large, population-based study. Containing several substances that have demonstrated cancer-fighting properties. Celery seed extract has shown to inhibit carcinogen-induced liver and stomach cancers in lab tests. It rebalances acid/alkaline in the system and may help prevent other cancers by inducing apoptosis in human skin, thyroid, gastric, liver, colon, cervical and prostate cancer cells. Celery seed extracts have been found to be associated with lowering the risk of breast cancer and this has been proven in an Italian population study.

The extract of this herbal extract is thought to have a calming effect on the digestive system, enhancing appetite, relieving flatulence, heartburn, and indigestion. A natural source of organic sodium is contained in celery which is needed for the lining of the stomach, joints and is a major mineral in the bloodstream.

Celery contains an arousing male hormone called Androsterone which stimulates sex drive. This hormone is thought to be very attractive to the opposite sex. It has nutrients for energy and stimulates the pituitary gland, the one that releases sexual hormones.

Celery Seed health benefits include calming your nerves and muscles. This herbal medicine helps to prevent nervous medical conditions and calms the nerve fibers down, so you are not as fidgety and the pain nerve responses are not as acute. Celery seed has been used brain and nervous system conditions such as, anxiety, tension, hysteria, nervousness, depression, neuralgia and is believed to promote a restful sleep. It has also been used as an antidote for alcoholism.

Tinctures of Celery Seed can help to prevent and relieve headaches that last all day and increase when eating and when you are out in the open air. Celery seed has been suggested to treat sharp headaches over the eye and temple area that can last all night. It may also cause throbbing headaches, sunken eyeball feeling and lack of sleep due to thinking, which may aggravate a headache.

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Instructions: Use 6-12 drops in juice or water, under the tongue or as desired. May be taken 3 times daily. Shake well. Store in cool dark place. Keep out of reach of children.

Contraindications: Celery Seed Herbal Supplement should not be used during pregnancy, as it is a uterine stimulant. Although used to promote digestive health, large amounts (many times the recommended dosage) should not be taken, since it may cause minor stomach upsets and diarrhea, in which case you should stop taking it. Use of Celery Seed may also increase photosensitivity. Any strong diuretic should not be used without a doctor's advice when acute kidney problems exist, and because Celery Seed is a strong diuretic, it should not be taken by those who are already taking prescription diuretic medications. When taking strong diuretics, it is wise to eat foods high in potassium (banana, etc.). Do not take Celery without talking to your doctor first if you are taking any blood-thinning medicine, i.e., warfarin (Coumadin), clopidogrel (Plavix), aspirin, enoxaparin (Lovenox), dalteparin (Fragmin).

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